This world was vast. Azure Cloud Commandery alone, for example, stretched at least 5,000 li from north to south and from east to west.
The Zhao Kingdom had thirty such commanderies. Its total area was already almost as large as all of Blue Star in his previous life.
There were many countries like the Zhao Kingdom in this world, and beyond its landmasses lay numerous vast seas. The oceans covered no small area either, and the demonic beasts within them were immensely powerful. Coastal regions even suffered occasional attacks on their cities by sea-dwelling demonic beasts.
The caravan passed through the gates of Azure Elixir City, continued straight ahead, and finally stopped beneath the imposing mountain gate of the Azure Elixir Sect.
Looking up, they saw enormous stone pillars towering over the gate, engraved with the bold, archaic characters for "Azure Elixir Sect." The strokes coiled like dragons, their imposing presence bearing down on mountains and rivers. Countless bluestone steps led from the foot of the mountain deep into the sea of clouds.
Halls and pavilions stood along the mountain slopes, scattered among the peaks. Their upturned eaves vanished into the mist, an immortal aura rolling around them. The sect presented a solemn, majestic sight.
The Azure Elixir Hall steward had already sent word to the sect while they were on the road.
The Azure Elixir Sect disciples waiting at the mountain gate immediately stepped forward respectfully when the caravan arrived and guided them all the way to the main hall on the principal peak.
The hall was grand and spacious, with sandalwood incense curling through its solemn, dignified interior.
The Azure Elixir Sect's sect master sat in the seat of honor, his bearing as unfathomable as an abyss and his gaze deep. Years of governing the sect had lent